Genre: Platformer, Graphic Adventure
Publisher: Mastertronic (Added Dimension label)
Year: 1987
System: Amstrad CPC
Stormbringer is a fantasy-themed platformer and graphic adventure game developed by David Jones and released in 1987 as the fourth and final installment in the Magic Knight series. Players control the Magic Knight, navigating through 64 screens filled with puzzles, traps, and enemies, aiming to confront the Off-White Knight in his castle hideout. The game features a side-view perspective with a menu-driven interface for interacting with characters and items, a system known as “Windimation.” The Amstrad CPC version, along with releases for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and MSX, showcases detailed graphics and atmospheric music composed by David Whittaker. Stormbringer is notable for its blend of action and adventure elements, offering a unique gameplay experience for its time.
